Health and Safety

For your child's safety, please be sure he/she:

1. Knows his/her name, address, area of home and phone number.
2. Know the rules of the road for safety when walking from home to school or to the bus stop.
3. Brings a note to school if going to a destination other than home.
4. Knows when you are not going to be home and where to reach you.
5. Knows where to go if school closes early due to storm, power failure, etc.
6. Knows how to deal with strangers.

After School Arrangements

For your child's protection, please notify the office by phone or send a signed and dated note if there is any change in your child's after-school routine. Without proper notification, the Olympia School District requires Madison staff to maintain the child's original schedule.

Bicycles

Children may ride their bikes to school as long as they demonstrate safe bike riding behaviors. A bike rack is located on the west side of the school next to the parking lot. Bikes must be locked. Riders must wear a helmet.

Immunizations

A complete list of immunization requirements is at the back of the handbook.

School Safety Patrol

Students in the 5th grade are chosen for Safety Patrol. They are trained by the Olympia Police Department to carefully monitor and support students crossing the street. Safety Patrol is positioned on the corner of Legion Way and Boundary Streets.

Sexual Harassment

The Olympia School District is committed to a positive and productive education and working environment free from discrimination, including sexual harassment. The District prohibits sexual harassment of students, employees and others involved in District activities. A process for complaint is in place and may be obtained by contacting either the school or district offices.

Snacks

Any food brought to school to share with others must be purchased, come to school unopened and have a list of ingredients on the label.

Tobacco and Alcohol

The use of tobacco, alcohol and other drugs is illegal and against policy. Violation of this policy will result in disci;one up to and including suspension or expulsion.

Weapons

The District enforces a zero tolerance weapons policy. Students who possess, carry, exhibit or display any item apparently capable of producing bodily harm shall be subject to discipline up to and including expulsion. Students who are in possesion of a firearm at school, at a school activity or on a school bus will be expelled for one calendar year.